CONSTITUTION
version: 1 October 1995

PREAMBLE

Recognizing the necessity of, and the mutual benefits to be derived from an organization devoted to the sciences of Pharmacy and Chemistry, a careful investigation into, and a free discussion of subjects relative to the same:

We, the undersigned, do agree to form an association and for its government to adopt the following Constitution and Bylaws:




C. E. Bond
A. G. Hopper
F. H. Frazee
G. P. Lemon
L. H. Gardner
A. S. Rogers
C. P. Godfrey
A. Thurston
A. G. Hoffman
C. Hueber
A. T. Waggoner







ARTICLE I - NAME AND OBJECTS

Section 1.
This association shall be known as the Phi Delta Chi Fraternity, hereafter referred to as the Fraternity.

Section 2.
The objects of this association shall be to advance the science of Pharmacy and its allied interests, and to foster and promote a fraternal spirit among its members.

Section 3.
Being a coeducational fraternity, Phi Delta Chi does not discriminate based on sex. The use of "he" and "his" in the Constitution and Bylaws is nonspecific and does not refer to gender.

ARTICLE II - MEMBERSHIP AND ELIGIBILITY

Section 1.
There shall be a classification of membership known as Active Member. Any person of good moral character being a student in actual attendance at a recognized college or university, where there is a Chapter of Phi Delta Chi, is eligible for active membership in the fraternity, if Pharmacy is his major subject, or if he is registered in some other curriculum designated by the college or university as a pre-pharmacy curriculum.

Section 2.
Any person initiated, having changed his course of study and being still in actual attendance in the college or university where he was initiated into Phi Delta Chi, shall remain active in that Chapter.

Section 3.
Any eligible person may become a member of the Fraternity by receiving the favorable vote of three-fourth (3/4) vote of the active members of the Chapter before which his name has been proposed, by signing the Constitution and Bylaws, thereby agreeing to abide by them, by paying his initiation fee, and by receiving proper initiation, according to the Ritual.

Section 4.
There shall be a classification of membership known as Honorary Member. Any person of good moral character, who has distinguished himself in the profession of Pharmacy, may become an Honorary member of the Fraternity by receiving at least a three-quarters vote of the Chapter before which his name has been proposed and simple majority approval of the Executive Council through the National Office, by signing the Constitution and by agreeing to respect the part of the Ritual known as Omicron.

Section 5.
Honorary Members shall be entitled to all privileges of active members, except taking part in such business that requires a vote of the Chapter, and shall be exempt from financial obligations to the Fraternity. The Chapter shall pay an initiation fee of an amount set by the Grand Council for the honorary member.

Section 6.
There shall be a classification of membership known as Graduate Member. Any person of good moral character who is engaged in professional pharmacy or its allied fields shall be eligible for graduate membership. Such members shall pay a per capita tax of an amount determined by the Grand Council, shall pay for a membership certificate and shall purchase an official badge and undergo a formal initiation. These members shall be entitled to vote and shall be extended all privileges of members of respective alumni chapters with which they are affiliated. They must be accepted by a simple majority vote of an active chapters with approval of an Alumni Chapter where such corresponding alumni chapter exists. Alternately, a person may be accepted by a simple majority vote of an organized alumni Chapter, along with approval of the Active Chapter, where such corresponding Active Chapter exists.

Section 7.
No Active or Graduate member of Phi Delta Chi Fraternity shall join any other professional fraternity of Pharmacy except Honor Societies that are primarily devoted to recognizing scholarship and/or leadership. Any member of Phi Delta Chi who joins any other professional pharmaceutical Fraternity other than honorary shall be expelled.

Section 8.
Applications for a Charter of Phi Delta Chi shall be received from organizations composed of students majoring in Pharmacy and/or a curriculum designated pre-pharmacy at a recognized college or university.

Section 9.
The Executive Council shall be able to grant honorary membership to not more than one person per year. A person may become an honorary member by receiving at least two thirds (2/3) vote of the Executive Council and then signing the Constitution and agreeing to respect the part of the Ritual known as Omicron. The Executive Council shall not select faculty at schools of pharmacy at which an Active Chapter of Phi Delta Chi exists. The person shall become a member of a certain Chapter at the discretion of and with the permission of that Active Chapter.

ARTICLE III - GOVERNMENT

The Grand Council - The Executive Council

Section 1.
The governing power of the Fraternity shall be vested in a Grand Council and an Executive Council.

Section 2.
The Grand Council shall consist of the elected Grand Officers, and one delegate from each active Chapter, one alumnus delegate from each Chapter not having a duly organized alumni association, and one delegate from each duly organized alumni association, each member having one vote.

Section 3.
The Executive Council shall consist of the Grand Past President, the Grand President as Chairman, the Grand Vice President for Collegiate Affairs, the Grand Vice President for Alumni Affairs, and the Grand Vice President for Communications. The Executive Director shall be an ex-officio member of the Executive Council.

Section 4.
The Grand Council in session shall be the supreme governing body of the Fraternity and shall decide all matters which pertain to the Fraternity as a whole; arrange plans for the welfare, improvement, and advancement of the organization; elect the Grand Officers, amend the Constitution and Bylaws, grant charters to organizations of eligible persons in recognized colleges and universities; levy assessments on the Chapters; interpret the Constitution, Bylaws and Ritual; review at each session the acts of the Executive Council or any other governing body that may hereafter be created, and have all general powers inherent in a supreme body.

Section 5.
The Executive Council shall be the governing body of the Fraternity when the Grand Council is not in session. The acts of the Grand Council are to be administered by it, and it shall have all the powers of the Grand Council except: the power to amend the Constitution, Bylaws or the Ritual, the power to assess the Chapters, and the power to review its own proceedings.

Section 6.
The Executive Director shall present a complete report of the proceedings of the Executive Council to the Grand Council for ratification or rejection, said report to cover the period following the previous Grand Council. Any acts so rejected are null and void and not binding upon the Fraternity.

Section 7.
Meetings of the Grand Council and the Executive Council shall be open to any member of the Fraternity in good standing.

Section 8.
The Grand Council shall elect from among the alumni of the Fraternity a Grand President, Grand Vice President for Collegiate Affairs, Grand Vice President for Alumni Affairs, and Grand Vice President for Communications. The Grand Council shall elect, from among the Active Brothers of this Fraternity, a Grand Vice President for Student Affairs who shall have at least one academic year remaining in his educational curriculum. The Executive Council shall appoint an Executive Director who shall serve at its discretion.

Section 9.
The duty of the Grand President shall be to call meetings of the Grand Council and the Executive Council to order at the appointed time; to preside at such meetings; to preserve order and decorum; to assess fines; to enforce the Constitution and Bylaws; and to act in all ways as the Chief Executive of the Fraternity; he shall also deliver to his successor all documents and property belonging to his office.

Section 10.
The duty of the Grand Vice President for Collegiate Affairs shall be to supervise the activities of the Regional Directors for Collegiate Affairs under the direction of the Grand and Executive Councils; and to deliver to his successor all documents belong to his office. He shall be responsible for the promotion of Chapter Standards, as approved by the Grand Council and published in the Pledge Manual, and the Chapter Excellence and Quality Program, as defined by the Executive Council in its policies and procedures. He shall be responsible for organizing and coordinating the judging of materials from the Achievement Award Program, with support of the Executive Director and following procedures defined by the Executive Council.

Section 11.
The duty of the Grand Vice President for Alumni Affairs shall be to supervise the activities of the Regional Directors for Alumni Affairs under the direction of the Grand and Executive Councils; and to deliver to his successor all documents belonging to his office.

Section 12.
The duty of the Grand Vice President for Student Affairs shall be to supervise the activities of the Regional Correspondents; chair meetings of the Regional Correspondents; and conduct when feasible annual meetings of the Regional Correspondents with assistance from the Executive Director. It shall be his duty to implement and monitor the Dale W. Doerr Achievement Award Program. He shall deliver to his successor all documents belonging to his office.

Section 13.
The duty of the Grand Vice President for Communications shall be to edit and manage the publication of a journal devoted to the Fraternity known as The Communicator. This journal shall be published at least three times annually, and an amount determined by the Executive Council shall be collected from each active chapter to finance the publication of this journal.

Section 14.
The office of the Grand Past President as specified in this Constitution, shall be occupied by the retiring Grand President until his successor shall qualify.

Section 15.
The duty of the Executive Director shall be to keep a complete record of all proceedings of the Grand Council, of the Executive Council, and of his office; to keep a complete record of the rental of official jewelry, pins and other items purchased for or sold by the Executive Council to the individual Chapters. It shall be his duty to direct the inspection of Chapters, and serve as an intermediary between the individual Chapters and the other officers of the Executive Council.

Section 16.
The Executive Director shall collect all funds of any nature due the Grand Council; to disburse them only upon the duplicate order of the Grand President, the Grand Council or the Executive Council; make a complete accounting of such receipts and disbursements to the Grand Council at each meeting; and deliver to his successor all property belonging to his office.

Section 17.
Each Grand Officer except the Grand Past President shall present to each Grand Council a report, with recommendations, covering the proceedings and acts of his office.

Section 18.
The official acts of the Grand Council and the Executive Council are binding upon every Chapter, and failure to observe and conform to them shall constitute a cause for action toward forfeiture of charter.

Section 19.
In the event the Grand President cannot fulfill the term of his office, he shall automatically be succeeded by the elected Grand Vice President for Collegiate Affairs. In the event of a second vacancy within the term of office of Grand President, this position shall automatically be filled by the elected Grand Vice President for Alumni Affairs. In the event of any other vacancy, the Executive Council shall within thirty days appoint an eligible member to fill the vacancy until the next Grand Council meeting when a new officer shall be elected.

Section 20.
The Executive Council shall have the power to sanction or revoke the Charter of a Phi Delta Chi Chapter for gross violation of published Chapter Standards, college policies, or law, after a hearing. The Grand Council shall have the power to overturn such Executive Council sanctions by a three-quarters vote, after a hearing at the next meeting of the Grand Council, using trial regulations analogous to those set forth in Chapter 4, Number 16, of the Bylaws of Phi Delta Chi, with the appointed Grand Officers presiding.

ARTICLE IV - CHAPTER GOVERNMENT

Section 1.
The chapter officers of the Fraternity shall consist of the Worthy Chief Counselor (WCC) as President, Worthy Vice Counselor (WVC) as Vice President, Worthy Keeper of Records and Seals (WKRS) as Secretary, Worthy Correspondent (WC) as Corresponding Secretary, Worthy Keeper of Finance (WKF) as Treasurer, Worthy Prelate (WP) as Chaplain, Worthy Master-at-Arms (WMA), Worthy Inner Guard (WIG), Worthy Alumni Liaison Officer (WAL), and such other officers as may be required or desirable.

Section 2.
Chapter election shall be held at a time determined by the chapter. The chapter must be aware of the Achievement Award Program schedule of December to November when setting the time for elections.

Section 3.
It shall be the duty of the Worthy Chief Counselor to call the meeting to order at the appointed time; to preside over the meeting; to decide all points of order; to preserve decorum; to enforce the Constitution, Bylaws, and House Rules (where applicable); to levy all fines; to act in all ways as the chief executive of the Chapter; and to turn over to his successor all documents and property belonging to his office.

Section 4.
It shall be the duty of the Worthy Vice Counselor to assist the Worthy Chief Counselor; perform all the duties and exercise all the authority of the Worthy Chief Counselor in his absence; and to deliver to his successor all documents and property belonging to his office.

Section 5.
It shall be the duty of the Worthy Keeper of Records and Seals to keep a complete record of all the proceedings; to preserve manuscripts and records of the Chapter; to call the roll at each meeting; to perform all other duties pertaining to the office; and to deliver to his successor all documents and property belonging to his office.

Section 6.
It shall be the duty of the Worthy Correspondent to receive all incoming correspondence; to prepare and mail all outgoing correspondence; to coordinate and submit to the proper persons all materials for the Achievement Award Program; and to deliver to his successor all documents belonging to his office.

Section 7.
It shall be the duty of the Worthy Keeper of Finance to collect and keep all money, chattels, and securities of the Chapter; to render a written account of the same at each meeting; to pay all bills and obligations subject to the order of the Chapter; and to deliver to his successor all documents and property belonging to his office.

Section 8.
It shall be the duty of the Worthy Prelate to conduct and supervise all devotional exercises.

Section 9.
It shall be the duty of the Worthy Master-at-Arms to attend the door of the Council Chamber; to receive the password; to prepare the Council Chamber; to have charge of the regalia and of all candidates for initiation; and to deliver to his successor all documents and property belonging to his office.

Section 10.
It shall be the duty of the Worthy Inner Guard to attend the door during initiation and to perform all the duties of the Worthy Master-at-Arms during his absence.

Section 11.
It shall be the duty of the Worthy Alumni Liaison Officer to coordinate communication between each collegiate chapter and its corresponding alumni and alumni chapter where applicable; to assist with the publications of the Chapter; to promote national alumni membership; and to deliver to his successor all documents pertaining to his office.

Section 12.
Any chapter officer may be removed from office by the following procedure:
(a) A petition requesting impeachment signed by a majority of the active members shall be presented to the Worthy Chief Counselor.
(b) This petition and the evidence for removal shall be presented to the Chapter within two weeks.
(c) A meeting shall follow within two weeks from the time the petition is submitted to the active chapter, at which time the officer shall have the opportunity to present evidence in his defense. At that time the officer may be removed from office by 3/4 vote of the active chapter members.
(d) If the officer in question is the Worthy Chief Counselor, the Worthy Vice Counselor shall preside at these meetings.

Section 13.
In the event of a vacancy in the office of Worthy Chief Counselor, the Worthy Vice Counselor shall succeed to that office. In the event of a vacancy in any other position, the Chapter shall hold a special election to fill that vacancy.

ARTICLE V - CHAPTER OPERATIONS

Section 1.
The standing committees shall be:
(a) an Executive Committee, to consist of the Worthy Chief Counselor, Worthy Vice Counselor, Worthy Keeper of Records and Seals, Worthy Correspondent, and Worthy Keeper of Finance;
(b) an Auditing Committee, to consist of the Worthy Chief Counselor and Worthy Vice Counselor and other members as deemed appropriate;
(c) a Membership Committee, to consist of three or more members to be appointed by the Worthy Chief Counselor at the first regular meeting of his term of office;
(d) a Social Committee to consist of three or more members to be appointed by the Worthy Chief Counselor at the first regular meeting of his term of office;
(e) an Achievement Award Committee, to consist of three or more members to be appointed by the Worthy Chief Counselor with the advice and consent of the Worthy Correspondent at the first regular meeting of his term of office.

Section 2.
(a) It shall be the duty of the Executive Committee to interpret and implement the policies of the Chapter; and to settle all misunderstandings and irregularities not covered by specific articles in the Constitution, Bylaws, or House Rules.
(b) It shall be the duty of the Auditing Committee to audit all the books and accounts of the Chapter at least every two months and report the same to the Chapter at the next regular meeting.
(c) It shall be the duty of the Membership Committee to investigate the eligibility and character of any person whose name may be proposed for membership.
(d) It shall be the duty of the Social Committee to provide for the entertainment of guests and to coordinate all matters of a social nature pertaining to the Chapter.
(e) It shall be the duty of the Achievement Award Committee to coordinate all matters associated with the chapters participation in the Achievement Award Program.

Section 3.
Regular meetings of the Chapter shall be held at least once in each two week period during the regular school session.

Section 4.
Each Chapter shall elect to the regular meetings of the Grand Council one active delegate; the expenses of the delegate, other than those paid by the Grand Council as provided for in the Phi Delta Chi Bylaws, are to be paid by the delegate or the chapter, or both. The Active Chapter or its Alumni Chapter may also elect an Alumni Delegate, the expenses of this delegate to be borne by the delegate or the Alumni Chapter or both.

Section 5.
Any Chapter failing to be represented by an active or an alumni delegate at two (2) consecutive Grand Council meetings may be declared inactive and its charter forfeited and vacated.

Section 6.
A Chapter may require of its officers any additional duties necessary and not specifically mentioned in the Constitution and Bylaws.

Section 7.
Each Chapter shall adopt and enforce a set of Chapter Bylaws, and if in rooms or a house, a set of House Rules. Their regulations shall be in accordance with the Phi Deltas Chi Constitution and Bylaws.

Section 8.
Each Chapter shall present to the Grand Council at each meeting a report containing such information as the said Council may require.

Section 9.
Each Chapter shall have the power to regulate the amounts of, and all matters pertaining to, dues and assessments not specified in the Phi Delta Chi Constitution and Bylaws.

Section 10.
Each Chapter shall select from the faculty of the host school of pharmacy at least one Chapter Advisor.

ARTICLE VI - ALUMNI

Section 1.
When the number of alumni of any Chapter shall have reached ten or more, they may form an organization whose Constitution and Bylaws must not be in conflict with those of the Fraternity. A similar association may be formed by ten or more alumni of different Chapters residing in one locality. Under no other circumstances may the name of Phi Delta Chi be used by any other group.

Section 2.
Organizations formed according to Article VI, Section 1, shall be under the general supervision of the Executive Council and shall submit to said Council once each year a report covering information required by the Executive Council or by the Grand Council.

Section 3.
All Chapter alumni organizations shall elect annually a committee of three to audit the books of the Worthy Keeper of Finance, and the Worthy Keeper of Records and Seals of the active Chapter twice a year. In active Chapters where there is not an organized alumni body it shall be the duty of the Chapter Worthy Chief Counselor to appoint the committee. (This does not affect the duties of the active Chapter Auditing Committee specified in Article V, Section 2.)

ARTICLE VII - AMENDMENTS

Section 1.
This Constitution may be repealed or amended by the three-fourths (3/4) vote of the Grand Council in session, provided such amendment has been proposed one year prior to Grand Council, and said proposed amendment has been forwarded in writing to the Executive Director who shall notify all Active chapters and all Alumni chapters of record of the proposed amendment at least ninety (90) days before the next regular meeting of the Grand Council, or the Grand Council may have this power if the proposed amendment appears in the minutes of the previous Grand Council meeting.

Section 2.
In periods of emergency, changes to the National Constitution and Bylaws may be done by mail at the discretion of the Executive Council.

BYLAWS

CHAPTER I THE GRAND COUNCIL AND THE NATIONAL OFFICE

Number 1.
The term of each Grand Officer shall be from the time of installation at a Grand Council meeting through the succeeding Grand Council until his successor has been installed.

Number 2.
The Executive Director shall be placed under a bond to the Fraternity, approved by the Executive Council of not less than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).

Number 3.
Two percent of the total national income of the Fraternity shall be set aside in each year to provide a permanent emergency fund to be invested in United States Government Bonds or approved Banks. This fund shall not be used except in cases of unusual emergency and then only on unanimous approval of the Executive Council.

Number 4.
The Grand Council shall meet at least once in four years and may meet more frequently if deemed advisable by the Executive Council. The Executive Council shall determine the time and place for meetings of the Grand Council.

Number 5.
Traveling expenses of the Grand Officers and Executive Director, and expenses while in attendance at the Grand Council shall be paid out of the National Treasury.

Number 6.
The Grand President shall at the time of the Grand Council appoint a temporary Grand Master-At-Arms and a Grand Chaplain. The financial status and accounts of the Fraternity shall be audited prior to each Grand Council by an independent Certified Public Accountant appointed by the Grand President. The Executive Director shall include the results of this audit and its recommendations in his address to each Grand Council.

Number 7.
Voting on questions by Grand Council must be done by ballot upon demand of any delegate.

Number 8.
A fine imposed upon unexcused absence or tardiness of active delegates at Grand Council sessions shall be $5.00 for each occasion.

Number 9.
The Executive Director or his representative shall record the Minutes of the Grand Council and distribute a copy of these Minutes to each of the active chapters and national officers as soon as possible.

Number 10.
A petition for a Charter as a Chapter of Phi Delta Chi must be submitted to the Executive Director or Grand President for a period of time deemed necessary by the Executive Council before final action is taken, or before it is presented to the Grand Council for such action. The Executive Director must notify each Chapter immediately upon receipt of such a petition, giving each Chapter all the necessary information concerning the applicants, including the date on which final action may be taken by the Grand Council or the Executive Council, copies of all correspondence up to date of notification, scholastic standing, and photograph or snapshot together with a brief history of each applicant (when deemed appropriate by the Executive Council). The expense shall be paid by the petitioning body. A favorable vote of at least three-fourths (3/4) of the active Chapters shall be necessary before the Executive Council may take any action on final granting of a charter. Failure of a Chapter to respond within thirty days shall signify that it is in favor of the charter being granted. The active Chapter vote being favorable, a unanimous vote of the Executive Council shall still be necessary prior to granting of a charter.

Number 11.
Each new Chapter upon being installed shall pay an Installation Fee including a Charter Fee of an amount determined by the Executive Council, and the new chapter shall pay for membership certificates of the charter members, rental of badges, proper books, regalia, and expenses of one Grand Officer, or an officer appointed for the purpose by the Executive Council, to install the new Chapter.

Number 12.
The Executive Council may from time to time elect a Board of Counselors. This Board will recognize alumni Brothers who are Leaders in Pharmacy. The Board of Counselors shall be an honorary, ambassadorial organization whose purpose is to provide advice to the Executive Council.

Number 13.
The Executive Council may establish a not-for-profit educational foundation, to be known as the Phi Delta Chi Pharmacy Education & Leadership Institute, to further the leadership and other benevolent missions of the Fraternity.

Number 14.
These Bylaws may be repealed or amended by a three-fourths (3/4) vote of a Grand Council in session. Such repeal or amendment shall, however, have been proposed at least one business session prior to the vote at the same Grand Council meeting.

CHAPTER II - REGIONAL OPERATION

Number 1.
The chapters of Phi Delta Chi shall be divided into at least five (5) distinct regions by the Executive Council in order to facilitate communication and organization. Regional Directors may be appointed by the Executive Council to assist in the administration of the region.

Number 2.
A Regional Correspondent shall be elected at each Regional Conference, and all nominees for this office shall be in attendance at their respective Regional Conference.

Number 3.
(a) The duties of the Regional Correspondent shall be to call meetings of the Regional Conference to order at the appointed time; to preside at such meetings; to preserve order and decorum; and to further act as the executive officer of the region.
(b) Further, he shall keep a complete recording of all proceedings of the region including a ledger of the attendant expenses during his term; to present to the regional conference, at each meeting, a report with recommendations, covering the proceedings and acts of his term; and to deliver to his successor all documents and property belonging to the office.
(c) It is the duty of the Regional Correspondent to aid Chapters with service projects, fund raising, membership recruitment, to promote the Achievement Award Program, and to offer other assistance as needed.
(d) Candidates for the office of Regional Correspondent shall be in good academic standing and shall be able to complete his term while still enrolled at a school of pharmacy.

Number 4.
(a) Each Region shall convene each year that the Grand Council is not in session. Rotation of meeting sites will be based on Greek alphabetical sequence of chapter names. Exceptions may be approved by the Executive Council. Regional caucuses shall be held at least twice during Grand Council meetings.
(b) Quorum for business sessions shall consist of delegates from at least forty percent (40%) of Chapters in the region. Each active Chapter in attendance shall have one vote, as will the Regional Correspondent and Regional Director(s) in attendance.

Number 5.
One Regional Correspondent shall be in attendance with voting privileges at each Executive Council Meeting. The Executive Council shall make every effort to encourage this participation by providing pertinent information to each Regional Correspondent on the same basis as the National Officers during the year. Appropriate notice and financial support shall be given to the voting Regional Correspondent by the Executive Council. The voting Regional Correspondent shall be the Regional Correspondent from the Region hosting the next Grand Council.

CHAPTER III - OBLIGATIONS OF THE ACTIVE CHAPTERS TO THE NATIONAL OFFICE

Number 1.
If necessary, an annual assessment shall be levied upon each Chapter by the Grand Officers to provide for the functions of the national organization. The amount assessed is to be proportional to the membership of each active chapter and the total maximum yearly amount shall be determined by each Grand Council according to the economic needs of the national organization.

Number 2.
(a) At the opening of each academic year each Chapter Worthy Keeper of Records and Seals shall forward to the Executive Director a certified list of members and pledges and shall notify him of all further pledges and initiates.
(b) Any Chapter that shall knowingly falsify the Chapter membership report for the purpose of evading the payment of the Initiation Fee, shall be deprived of a vote in Grand Council, and upon proof of repetition of the offense the Charter of said Chapter shall be revoked.
(c) Each person initiated into the Fraternity shall pay one Initiation Fee, the amount of which is determined by the Grand Council at its meetings. The Worthy Keeper of Finance of the active Chapter shall be responsible for the collection and payment of this fee to the Executive Director. The Initiation Fee for newly initiated members shall be forwarded to the National Office, in full, within 72 hours following initiation of the new member.
(d) Membership certificates must be ordered within 72 hours after the initiation of new members.

Number 3.
The Initiation Fee shall be determined by the active Chapter. This fee, however, must be sufficient to cover the entire Per Capita Tax payment of the new member, the rental of an official pin or key, and the rental of a membership certificate, all of which shall be forwarded to the Executive Director within 72 hours, following the initiation of each new member. The active Chapters may require an additional amount if it so desires.

Number 4.
(a) The pin and membership certificate of each member of the Fraternity shall be the property of the Chapter to which he paid his Initiation Fee, said fee to cover its rental to him as long as he is in good standing. (b) A jeweled pin may be rented by payment to the Chapter of the difference in purchase price between the regular pin and the jeweled pin desired.

Number 5.
The official emblems of the Fraternity, the method of obtaining them and their uses shall be:
(a) The Official Pin shall be of high quality, the gold composition of which shall be determined by the Executive Council, and fitted with a durable safety clasp.
(1) A plain triangular pin in shape, with point at the bottom, one-half inch in size, having a wide beveled border and a raised black enamel center. The letters Phi Delta Chi to be shown in gold, flush with the surface of the black enameled center, the Delta slightly larger than the Phi and Chi.
(2) A crown set jeweled pin of the same size and description as the plain pin, but with stones set in the border and held in place with separate clamps.
(3) The pin shall be worn over the heart and on the vest or shirt by all members.
(4) The pin shall be purchased by a Chapter from the official jeweler through the Executive Director. The Executive Director may appoint a Pin Custodian who shall perform the duties of the Executive Director in authorizing the official jeweler to fill orders for jewelry. The official jeweler shall be determined by the Executive Council.
(5) The design of the pin shall not be used on any favor or article of jewelry.
(6) No person who is not a member of the Fraternity, except a member's mother, father, sister, brother, daughter, son, spouse, or fiancee, shall be allowed to wear the pin.
(b) Pledge Button which shall be the shape of the official pin but one-eighth inch in size, with wine enameled border finished gold plate.
(c) A Coat of Arms as adopted by the Grand Council in 1911.
(d) Five inch Wall Plaque as selected by the 1931 Grand Council.
(e) An Electric Emblem as adopted by the 1925 Grand Council.
(f) A Banner, as adopted by the 1950 Grand Council.
(g) A Flag, as adopted by the 1973 Grand Council.
(h) An Official Emblem of the Fraternity shall be an Identification Button composed of three Greek letters, Phi, Delta, and Chi, combined in horizontal position.
(i) An Identification Card shall be made available to all chapters. Such cards are to be printed by the National Office for presentation to a new member along with his certificate when financial obligations of initiation are paid. Such cards are to be of a size to fit a wallet.

Number 6.
(a) Each member of an active Chapter shall receive a copy of each edition of The Communicator.
(b) Each Chapter failing to have their required submission in for each issue of The Communicator shall be fined an amount determined by the Grand Vice President for Communications.

Number 7.
Names and qualifications of all persons proposed for honorary membership shall be submitted in writing to the Executive Council for approval.

Number 8.
November Second shall be known as Founder's Day and shall be observed with an appropriate ceremony by each active and alumni Chapter.

Number 9.
A Chapter inspection may be held at any time the Executive Council may decide that it is necessary. In an emergency or where a Grand Officer is called by school authorities, the Chapter in question shall pay all expenses incurred in connection with that inspection.

Number 10.
The traveling expenses of the Active Delegate to the Grand Council shall be paid from the Grand Treasury, the manner and amount to be determined by the Executive Council.

Number 11.
(a) Each active Chapter or candidate shall submit to the Executive Director prior to the third session of the Grand Council, the name, background, and qualifications of each Brother they would consider qualified to be a member of the Executive Council. This requirement must be fulfilled before the candidate can be considered by the nominating committee.
(b) No more than two members representing any Chapter may be eligible to hold Grand Office at the same time.

CHAPTER IV - ACTIVE CHAPTER GOVERNMENT

Number 1.
A simple majority of the active members of a Chapter shall constitute a quorum.

Number 2.
In all business meetings of the Chapter the following order shall be observed:

1. Call to Order.
2. Roll Call.
3. Devotional Exercises. (optional)
4. Reading of Minutes.
5. Report of Officers.
6. Report of Committees.
7. Election of Installation of Officers.
8. Proposals for Membership.
9. Initiation.
10. Unfinished Business.
11. New Business.
12. Fines and Appeals.
13. Remarks for the Good and Welfare of the Fraternity.
14. Appointment of Committees.
15. Second Roll Call.
16. Adjournment.
17. Devotional Exercises. (optional)

Number 3.
In all parliamentary rulings not provided for in the Phi Delta Chi Constitution and Bylaws, the Fraternity shall be governed by the most recent revision of Robert's Rules of Order.

Number 4.
When a vote is called for by the Worthy Chief Counselor the voting shall be compulsory, and any member abstaining shall be fined fifty cents.

Number 5.
It shall be the duty of each member to familiarize himself with the Phi Delta Chi Constitution, Ritual, Bylaws, House Rules, History, and all other matters pertaining to the Fraternity. In addition to the above, each officer shall commit to memory and be able to recite his part of the Ritual.

Number 6.
No member shall be allowed a seat in the Council Chamber nor have a right to vote on any matter pertaining to the Fraternity after initiation night until such time as he has complied with Bylaw Chapter IV, Number 5, and can answer any and all questions pertaining to matter contained therein.

Number 7.
Each new member must attend each successive meeting after his initiation and be questioned by the Worthy Chief Counselor as to his qualifications as specified in Bylaw Chapter IV, Number 6. A two-thirds (2/3) vote of the active members shall then be necessary to show him qualified as to this requirement.

Number 8.
Any active member who shall absent himself from any meeting of his Chapter without satisfactory excuse, which shall be presented to the President in writing within 24 hours prior to said meeting shall be fined a sum determined by the Worthy Chief Counselor of his Chapter.

Number 9.
Accounts for members and pledges shall be payable one billing term (monthly, quarterly, or semesterly) in advance, and shall be due on the first of each billing term. They shall become delinquent if not paid by the time specified by Chapter Bylaws and shall be subject to a fine of 10%. Any member (or pledge) remaining in arrears at the end of a billing term shall, at the expiration of that time, be automatically suspended from the Chapter and shall receive notification from the Executive Director's office. He/she shall surrender his badge (or pledge button) to the Chapter Worthy Chief Counselor, shall be permitted to continue his residence in the Chapter house but not allowed to board there or attend, or take part in any of the Chapter meetings or activities. The suspension shall continue until his account is paid in full (including rent and Chapter dues) during the period of suspension. A delinquent member (or pledge) believing that existing circumstances warrant his being exempt from suspension, may, before the 20th day of the billing period, appear before the appropriate committee and state his reasons for claiming exemption. If such authority advises that credit be extended, the member (or pledge) shall furnish a bankable note for the full amount of his indebtedness and make arrangements to such authority for its retirement.

Number 10.
Each chapter shall have at least one formal meeting each month. Formal meetings shall include the ceremonial opening and closing of the business meeting using Ritual and Regalia.

Number 11.
The Worthy Chief Counselor of the Chapters may call special meetings and must call one on the written request of three members.

Number 12.
The Chapter Worthy Keeper of Finance should have an assistant working with him.

Number 13.
Any officer who is the subject of scholastic probation by his school shall be removed from office by the Executive Committee of the chapter until such time as his probation has been removed.

Number 14.
A member, upon changing schools and wishing to affiliate with a Chapter of the Fraternity in which he was not initiated, shall bring a certificate signed by the Worthy Chief Counselor and Worthy Keeper of Records and Seals of the Chapter from which he came, showing that he is a member in good standing of that Chapter. This certificate shall be presented to the Worthy Keeper of Records and Seals of the Chapter with which he wishes to affiliate.

Number 15.
Any member may be expelled by three-fourths (3/4) vote of the active members of his Chapter, provided said member shall have been found guilty of repeated disorderly conduct, nonpayment of dues, fines, or assessments, or violation of the Phi Delta Chi Constitution, Bylaws, or Ritual. Such expulsion may take place only after the member has been warned at the preceding regular meeting and if expulsion is involved, the Chapter shall retrieve the pin and membership certificate of the member expelled.

Number 16.
Any member having violated any obligation or rule that might subject him to expulsion shall have the right to trial. All charges must be proffered at a regular meeting by an active member, and the accused shall be immediately notified of such charges and directed to appear at the next regular meeting for trial. If the accused or his representative not be present, he having disregarded the notice to appear, the trial shall be conducted as though he were present and a final vote taken. The trial shall be presided over by the Worthy Chief Counselor. The accused may request a member to sit in his defense, and the Worthy Chief Counselor shall appoint a member for prosecution. If a member is expelled, the Chapter expelling him shall report said action to the Executive Council as soon as possible.

Number 17.
Any member who has been expelled by a Chapter may appeal to the Grand Council.

Number 18.
Any person who has been expelled from his Chapter and who has not been reinstated in the Fraternity by the Grand Council, shall not again be eligible for membership.

Number 19.
When any person has resigned or has been expelled from the Fraternity, his Chapter must notify all other Chapters in the Fraternity.

Number 20.
Upon being pledged to the Fraternity the candidate shall sign an agreement promising to abide by the Constitution, Bylaws, and Ritual, and not to disclose any secret or method of procedure of this Fraternity that he may happen to learn before being initiated.

Number 21.
Any member who is in good standing with the Chapter and who for personal reasons is no longer able to be a part of that Chapter may be temporarily suspended by a 3/4 vote of that Chapter. The Chapter may remove the suspension at any later time by a 3/4 vote. Under said suspension the Chapter is not financially responsible for that member.

Number 22.
Any member may be placed on probation based on local Chapter Bylaws. The Chapter is responsible for all fraternal requirements of such a member.

CHAPTER V - ALUMNI CHAPTERS

Number 1.
(a) A national alumni committee shall be formed, this committee to make its report[s] at each meeting of the Grand Council and to consist of the presidents of the various alumni associations with the Grand Vice President for Alumni Affairs acting as chairman. This committee will conduct its affairs by correspondence and all correspondence will be sent to the chairman whose duty it will be to issue bulletins and have them sent to each member. Each member of this committee shall send in a complete report of his own organization, together with personal ideas and comments. Reports shall then be sent out to every member of the committee and comments invited so that eventually an ideal organization will be developed.
(b) This committee shall work to establish alumni associations in the Chapters not now organized and they shall conduct their work in cooperation with the Worthy Chief Counselor of the active Chapter, seeing that he organizes the members who will graduate each year, presenting a suitable Constitution and Bylaws for their approval. Officers shall be elected before the members leave college, and report to the Grand Vice President for Alumni Affairs regarding the work of their association.

Number 2.
(a) All members in good standing upon departing from their college or university shall have their first year of alumni dues paid by their chapter. The alumni member shall receive a subscription to The Communicator and a membership card indicating that his dues have been paid. The amount of first year alumni dues shall be determined by the Grand Council.
(b) The National Alumni Life Membership Fee is an amount equal to ten times the National Alumni Dues payable as a single installment. Those alumni who have paid dues annually for 30 consecutive years shall automatically be given Life Memberships upon petitioning the Executive Council.

Number 3.
A recognized alumni association of any Chapter shall have one vote in the proceedings of the active Chapter. Each Chapter, if they so choose, may extend to each individual alumnus one vote for a period of time not to exceed ninety (90) days, at the end of which the alumni association again shall have only one vote as a body unless the active Chapter decides otherwise. If further representation in active Chapter proceedings is desired for alumni, the consent of the active Chapter concerned and that of the national Executive Council must first be obtained.